Skeleton

Question 1

Vertebrates have an internals skeleton called a…..

Answer 1

Endoskeleton

Question 2

Invertebrates have an external skeleton called a….?

Answer 2

Exoskeleton

Question 3

in order to grow an arthropod needs to shed an exoskeleton. When in sheds it becomes extremely vulnerable.

Question 4

What is cartilage?

Answer 4

A type of flexible connective tissue.

Question 5

What 4 jobs does the skeleton do?

Answer 5

1. It gives the body SHAPE
2. It allows the body to MOVE
3. It PROTECTS the major organs
4. It produces BLOOD CELLS

Question 6

Leg bones in the upper leg are:
Leg bones in the lower leg are:

Answer 6

Upper: femur
Lower: tibia, fibula

Question 7

Bones in the upper arm are:
Bones int he lower arm are:

Answer 7

Upper: humerus
Lower: radius and ulna

Question 8

Name all the bones in the body:

Answer 8

Skull, clavicle (collarbone), sternum (breastbone), spine, rib cage, femur, fibula, tibia, patella, radius, ulna, humorous